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Lifestyle, Remodeling, and Design Experts Represented by Westport Entertainment Associates Lifestyle, Remodeling, and Design experts represented by Westport Entertainment Associates Ty Pennington-“Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, ABC As arguably today’s most well-known personality behind the television remodeling show craze, Pennington’s penchant for being able to create stimulating spaces with form, function and fun has catapulted him into the position of unofficial home-improvement spokesperson. Though he possesses both the God-given talent and the charismatic panache required to make “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” a smash hit, Pennington, as host of the show, remains down-to-earth, contagiously fun and surprisingly humble. Katie Brown - "All Year Round with Katie Brown", A & E Katie has been featured on the Lifetime and Style networks, has made popular regular appearances on Oprah, Good Morning America, The Today Show and Live With Regis and Kelly. Katie has also written a pair of best selling books -- "Katie Brown Entertains" and "Katie Brown Decorates" -- and recently signed a four-book deal with Bullfinch Press (the first title will hit stores in Fall 2005). "Design, cooking, gardening, entertaining, managing a household, and now parenting: Katie does it all, like nobody else. Joan Steffend - "Decorating Cents", HGTV Steffend began producing and anchoring the news in Duluth, Minn., and Minneapolis- St. Paul, where her work won an Emmy and other industry awards. In 1997 she became the host of HGTV's Decorating Cents series and specials. Lisa LaPorta - "Designed to Sell", HGTV designer Lisa LaPorta has extensive experience managing projects of all types and sizes, from concept through completion. Her business includes many prominent clients, who appreciate her strong design sense, practicality and ability to listen to their needs. Paul DiMeo - "Extreme Makeover Home Edition", ABC Paul's deep understanding of family hardship shines through as the rugged carpenter with a heart of gold on "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition." In addition to his work on "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition," Paul continues to run the day-to-day operations of High Meadows Production, Inc., his event marketing company. 1700 Post Road, Suite C-15, Fairfield, CT 06824 Tel: 203.319.4343 Fax: 203.319.3005 Michael Moloney - "Extreme Makeover Home Edition", ABC After ten years in the fashion industry, Michael Moloney turned his design concepts to homes in 1993. Blending the new and the practical with the timeworn charm of things "not exactly perfect" has been Moloney's look from the beginning of his design career. Moloney's television credits include "Christopher Lowell," "Next Door with Katie Brown," Kitty Bartholomew's "You're Home," HGTV's "Designers' Challenge," and he is currently starring in "Clean House" on the Style Network, featuring speedy home makeovers. Constance Ramos - "Extreme Makeover Home Edition", ABC Constance Ramos is a designer with over 15 years' experience. The scope of her work includes commercial, retail and residential projects in 12 states, as well as Venezuela. Ramos has appeared on HGTV's "Designers' Challenge" as the winning Designer, and she will be featured in a book on Extreme Makeover Home Edition, available in 2004, by Better Homes and Gardens' Meredith Publications. Preston Sharp - "Extreme Makeover Home Edition", ABC Preston Sharp's background as a furniture historian and designer is often on display in "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition." Preston got his start doing set designs for television comedies and awards shows. His credits include being the production designer on such shows as "The Bachelor" and "Simple Life," and he designed the thatched huts in Costa Rica for "Temptation Island 2" to blend in with the indigenous surroundings. Eduardo Xol - "Extreme Makeover Home Edition", ABC Eduardo's multicultural experience of being raised in a predominantly Asian and Latino community shapes his aesthetic influences as a landscape designer. After assisting other well-known landscape designers and architects in Los Angeles, he began developing his own design niche and clientele. His firm, Xol Creative, works on projects that range from backyard makeovers and balcony retreats to multi-million dollar estates. Beverly DeJulio - "HandyMa'am® with Beverly DeJulio", PBS Beverly DeJulio shares her home how-to expertise with a national audience on the PBS series, HandyMa'am® with Beverly DeJulio. Also known as "Ms. Fix It" and "the first lady of home improvement™," her weekly series explores the how-to's of home improvement projects, including home maintenance and decorating. 1700 Post Road, Suite C-15, Fairfield, CT 06824 Tel: 203.319.4343 Fax: 203.319.3005 Chris Madden - "Interiors by Design", HGTV Host Chris Casson Madden, design expert and author, demystifies interior design and defines design styles and techniques in this series. Each episode explores homes, gardens and apartments with definitive and unique interior designs. Paige Hemmis - "Extreme Makeover Home Edition", ABC This dynamic and confident Wisconsin-born entrepreneur honed her skills as co-founder of Rent to Own Investments. The private company buys houses, renovates them and develops innovative rent-to-own solutions for tenants who cannot afford the steep down payment usually required to purchase. Paige considers her role on "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" a blessing and feels extremely fortunate to make her living helping others. In between extreme makeovers, she works in Hollywood for Habitat For Humanity, leading all- women crews and making appearances to bring attention to the organization. David Tutera - "Party Planner", Discovery David Tutera is hailed as an artistic visionary whose ability, uniquely creative talents and outstanding reputation have made him a tremendous success in the lifestyle arena. His impressive client list includes Barbara Walters, the John F. Kennedy Center, Elton John, the Rolling Stones, Tommy Hilfiger, and film premiere and celebrity parties, including the 1998 and 2003 official post-Grammy Awards parties in New York. David is also a regular entertaining expert on ABC's popular morning show The View. Ted Allen - "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy", Bravo Ted has been a contributing editor to Esquire magazine where he is co-author of the "Things a Man Should Know" column-an irreverent guide for men on such items as fashion, sex, business etiquette, and cocktails, and he has co-authored four books that grew out of that series. Carson Kressley - "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy", Bravo In his professional life, Carson is an independent stylist who spent many years working with Polo Ralph Lauren in New York City, specializing in the design aspect of the men's sportswear division. He also supervised fashion styling for the company's national retail advertising campaigns. Carson graduated Magna Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Gettysburg College with degrees in Finance and Fine Art, and is also an avid, nationally ranked equestrian. 1700 Post Road, Suite C-15, Fairfield, CT 06824 Tel: 203.319.4343 Fax: 203.319.3005 Laurie Hickson-Smith - "Trading Spaces", TLC Often referred to as the "southern belle" of Trading Spaces, Laurie Hickson-Smith is also a grande dame of design. Her charm and grace, combined with eclectic and elegant designs have won over viewers in droves. Along with designer Frank Bielec and carpenter Amy Wynn Pastor, Laurie was featured on the premiere episode of Trading Spaces on September 29, 2000. Her 1st book, Discovering Home, will be published by Meredith Publishing in September, 2005. Carter Oosterhouse - "Trading Spaces", TLC Trading Spaces' newest cast member, carpenter Carter Oosterhouse, is known for his easygoing attitude, effortless charm and eye for tackling challenging carpentry projects. Carter has appeared in independent films, print campaigns for Nivea, Lincoln, Hewlett Packard and Miller Light and television advertisements for Bud Light, Nivea and Treasure Island in Las Vegas. Doug Wilson - "Trading Spaces", TLC Doug Wilson is Trading Spaces' quintessential showman. Armed with expertise gleaned from years of working with such luminary clients as Barbara Walters and New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Doug's design choices purposefully push the edge of creativity. Amy Wynn Pastor - "Trading Spaces", TLC Trading Spaces' handywoman Amy Wynn Pastor has broken down walls both as a carpenter, and as one of the first female carpenters featured on television. She provides viewers with the inspiration to overcome their fear of power tools and complete projects for themselves. Hilda Santo-Tomas - "Trading Spaces", TLC Known as a passionate and strong-willed force for creative change in homeowners' rooms, Hilda Santo Tomás has a reputation for taking risks - often with big rewards. Her fearless approach to design has produced some of Trading Spaces' most memorable (and occasionally infamous) rooms, while her glamorous style has earned her a fervent following amongst Trading Spaces fans. Donata Maggipinto - entertaining and home style expert, author of numerous lifestyle and holiday books, contributor to NBC's "Today" show Donata has brought entertaining flair, home style and simple ideas for creating beauty and fun into the homes of millions through her books, including Real-Life Entertaining, Halloween Treats and Christmas Family Gatherings, and as entertaining and home style contributor for the NBC TODAY show. Her home and ideas have been featured in numerous magazines. Andrew Dan-Jumbo - "While You Were Out", TLC Named in May 2003 as one of People Magazine's "50 Most Beautiful People," Andrew Dan-Jumbo had no idea that he would become an overnight sex symbol by utilizing his exceptional carpentry skills on While You Were Out. 1700 Post Road, Suite C-15, Fairfield, CT 06824 Tel: 203.319.4343 Fax: 203.319.3005.
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